Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Honolulu, HI EIN: 99-0353034

Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $30K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $2K.

Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation at a glance

In short: Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$2,900
+45.0% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
1
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$2,900
+45.0% vs 2025
Median grant
$2,900
Total assets
$30,066
+8.2% vs 2025
Primary geography
Hawaii (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Who Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2026

Chabad of Hawaii: $3KChabad of Hawaii$3K

The largest 2026 recipient was Chabad of Hawaii ($3K).

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Honolulu

How Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 71% from 2023 to 2026. Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 196% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1K$2K$3K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025 1 grant2026

From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $3K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chabad of Hawaii Honolulu, HICommunity Welfare$2,900
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$30,066$2,199$3,307$2,9001$2,900$2,199$1,482
2025$27,779$1,783$2,470$2,0001$2,000$1,896$2,881
2024$27,809$1,294$1,884$1,5001$1,500$1,294$1,412
2023$28,399$1,485$2,155$1,7001$1,700$1,030$1,424
2022$29,069$2,866$2,249$1,7001$1,700$2,317$1,654
2021$28,452$2,122$2,139$1,6001—$1,583$1,667
2020$28,469$2,076$2,201$1,7001—$1,575$1,529

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation is led by Sharon Bucky, President & Director since 2026 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Sharon Bucky

    President & Director

    Secretary & Director → President & Director, 2026

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gary Souza

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Bruce Bucky (2020–2025) — President & Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation

How much does Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation give each year?

Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $2K across 1 grant.

How large is Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation?

Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation reported $30K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation operate?

Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.

What is Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation's EIN?

Carl and Hildgund Bucky Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0353034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 11, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

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